Data Entry automation script?

[gar598]

Is there a way to apply certain values (ie. a date or an author)

across a specific set of records? I just want to apply the date and author field

to 300 records rather than have a data entry person go back and select

the data from a drop down for each of those 300 records.

This sounds easy enough - any ideas?

Thanks.

[mr_vodka]

You can use the 'Replace Field contents' to change the values of a found set at once. Keep in mind that once it is done, it can not be undone, so be cautious when using it, and also you may want to save a backup copy before performing it.

[gar598]

Can you use the "Replace field contents" to insert text or is it only numbers?

[AudioFreak]

It can do text also. You can also just enter the field that has the data you want in all records by clicking in the field and doing a Ctrl- =

But yeah as pointed out be careful while doing this.It is the one shortcut command I didn't let users here know about....lol

Michael

[gar598]

Neat. Thanks!